TUF Light weight Tryouts?

Towards the end of the TUF 4 finale last night, I thought I heard one of the announcers say something about open tryouts for lightweight fighters in Las Vegas are going to be held in December, but I didn't catch the exact date.

I have also been unable to find anything about tryouts on Sherdog or the UFC website. Does anyone have any information about this? Or was I just hearing things? Links would be good if anyone comes across some info.

Dunno, but I know they've been reaching out to some guys. Jason Reinhardt was apparently told after he got hurt that if he wins his debut fight, he gets a contract, but if he loses, he can go on the next TUF.

The UFC and Spike TV will hold an open casting call in Hollywood, Fl. for Season 5 of the wildly popular series, The Ultimate Fighter. This season the series will be casting mixed martial artists in the Lightweight (155) division.

UFC President Dana White will oversee the tryouts with executive producer Craig Piligian and Spike TVís Senior Vice President of Sports and Specials, Brian Diamond.

WHY:

Season 5 of The Ultimate Fighter, one of televisionís most popular series with men begins taping in Las Vegas in January. Over the first 4 seasons, the show has delivered about 2 million viewers each week, often beating the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NCAA football and basketball head-to-head on Thursday nights with Men 18-34.